Attorney General Dana Nessel said today she will not open an investigation into Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s handling of COVID-19 in nursing homes in response to a request for an investigation from several Republican senators. Ms. Nessel said Sen. Jim Runestad did not provide evidence, nor does she see evidence elsewhere, that Ms. Whitmer’s efforts […]
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Michigan GOP: No transgender athletes in girls’ sports. Critics: Shame on you.
LANSING — Republicans in Michigan and other states are pushing to limit transgender students from joining high school sports teams, making the minority group the latest target in a national fight against expanding LGBT rights. Legislation introduced this week by Sen. Lana Theis, R-Brighton, would require Michigan districts to only allow […]
Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program in Collaboration with Penguin Random House and Former First Lady Michelle Obama
Girl Scouts’ new Becoming Me program aims to help Girl Scouts become their best selves, inspired by themes from Michelle Obama’s Becoming: Adapted for Young Readers. Northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula—March 12, 2021— Girl Scouts is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random […]
In-Person Visitation At Prisons Can Begin March 26
Those incarcerated in Michigan’s prisons will be able to have in-person visits again beginning March 26 with certain COVID-19 protocols, the Department of Corrections announced Friday. The agency halted visitation on March 13, 2020, due to the coronavirus. For visitations to be allowed, individuals visiting will have to make an […]
Gov Whitmer addresses new, aggressive vaccination plan for MI
Dear Michigander, After a year of unimaginable hardship and loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. I am proud to announce that beginning Monday, April 5, all Michiganders ages 16 and up will be eligible to receive a vaccine. In addition, the […]
ORV, Snowmobile Helmet Exemption Bills Reported
The Senate Natural Resources Committee reported a trio of bills Wednesday that would allow motorists operating or riding an off-road vehicle or snowmobile to be excused from wearing a helmet if they have a written note from their doctor for physical or medical reasons. Similar legislation was introduced last session but never […]
Nessel Announces Outcomes Of Police-Involved Shooting Investigations
Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Tuesday the results of the two public integrity investigations related to police-involved shooting in Macomb and Ionia counties, with one officer being cleared of wrongdoing and the other being charged. In a statement, Ms. Nessel reminded those of her promise to focus special attention of officer-involved […]
Michigan State Police investigate two stabbings of corrections personnel at Marquette Branch Prison
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) – Michigan State Police are investigating two recent assaults on corrections personnel at Marquette Branch Prison. On February 27, a female corrections officer was punched and stabbed in the face and neck by a male inmate. The officer was sent to the hospital and released the same […]
Frank Kelley, Michigan Attorney General For 37 Years, Has Died
Frank Kelley, the state’s attorney general from 1961-98 and perhaps the most popular politician in Michigan history, died Friday night at the age of 96. Mr. Kelley’s health had started to decline in recent months, his friend and longtime spokesperson Chris De Witt said. Mr. Kelley was appointed attorney general […]
Teens fishing find human foot along banks of Michigan river
TAYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Two teenagers have discovered a human foot while fishing in Saginaw County. The Saginaw News reports Thursday that the foot was found Feb. 26 along the banks of the Flint River in Taymouth Township. Saginaw County Sheriff William Federspiel says it has been sent to […]